Organizations
CNTC, YNPN, and CNA bring you: Holly Ross!
Submitted by corey on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 16:28.Join fellow Denver area changemakers, technologists and non-profit leaders on Monday, September 14th at Hanson's Grill and Tavern (1301 South Pearl, Denver) from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, for an evening with Holly Ross.
Holly is the Executive Director of the Nonprofit Technology Network. A leading strategist, Holly combs through all the technology fads and listens to the Nonprofit Technology Network community to line up the webinars, conferences, and research that will help members use technology to make the world a better place. From ubiquitous access to technology leadership to social media trends, Holly brings the wisdom of the NTEN crowd to the nonprofit sector. Holly is also editor of Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission: A Strategic Guide for Nonprofit Leaders, available from Jossey-Bass.
This event is free and open to the public. We'll have an informal Q&A session with Holly on what's happening in the world of nonprofit and tech, and plenty of time for chatting with your friends in the Colorado nonprofit sector. Food and drinks will be available from the restaurant.
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CNTC + CNA/CANPO Partnering Meeting
Submitted by corey on Tue, 05/12/2009 - 19:31.CNTC organizers met April 21st, with Sara Raab from the Colorado Nonprofit Association, to discuss shared goals and ways we can support one another. Our goals are very much in line, and CNTC was received favorably, especially as a resource for presentation and training at the CNA fall nonprofit summit (October 29, 30 in Denver).
CNTC / T4T Partering Meeting
Submitted by corey on Tue, 02/10/2009 - 15:20.CNTC organizers met with Teaming for Technology on February 4th, to explore overlapping goals and ways we might support one another. This is a summary of the points from the meeting.
There's a great deal of overlap in the aims of T4T and CNTC. Both seek to promote wise use of technology by nonprofits in Colorado. Both groups can easily support each others' efforts via regular communication, sharing of training space and resources, and expanding training topics and staff...
What's New for 2009?
Submitted by corey on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 18:29.CNTC group is working with Colorado nonprofits and nonprofit
support organizations. This year, we will be hosting monthly
educational and social events, as well as meeting with other related
groups, to see how we can best facilitate, support, and encourage
connections.
If you're working with nonprofits and technology in Colorado, you're probably aware of these resources. As we begin 2009 with a new political direction and a new set of economic challenges, they're worth a quick review to see how they can help you make the best use of your resources and knowlege.
- TechSoup - Deep discounts from all major software vendors, loads of reviews and good information. If you're not buying your software through here you're probably spending too much.
- Idealware - Idealware has great product comparisons, checklists, and guides for technology planning and decisionmaking.
- NTEN Research - NTEN surveys and compiles extensive information on nonprofit technology across all sectors and org sizes. Find out how other organizations feel about their CMS, CRM, donor database, or technology vendors. Compare your IT staffing and budget levels against those of your peer organizations.
And, don't forget these great local organizations:
- Teaming 4 Technology - T4T provides information and referrals for free and reduced-cost computer hardware, software, training courses, and technology consulting services. They offer low-cost computer training courses in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, and they also grant computer hardware and tech planning assistance through the TechLaunch program.
- Colorado Nonprofit Association (CNA) - Formerly CANPO, the CNA is a statewide nonprofit membership coalition connecting nonprofits of all sizes, missions and geographic locations. They provide tools for communication, networking and administration, and host a regional nonprofit conference/expo each fall.
- Community Resource Center / NPower - The CRC provides tools and strategies for Colorado nonprofits, including technical services and training.
